In a major exercise, ABP News has shut down two regional channels and told nearly 50 staff to resign allegedly without prior notice. Several employees told Newslaundry that most of those who have been shown the door were old-timers.
Those given the pink slip have been directed not to discuss the issue with the media or on social media. They have also been told not to serve their notice period even though the network has promised them at least one-month salary as compensation – the amount varies for those associated with the channel for longer periods.
